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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 320.37 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 320.37 and 76.54 is: 114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 320.37 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/320.37 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 320.37 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 24,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520.32/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.86

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